Another 204 new cases of Coronavirus have been recorded in Nigeria, NCDC announced on Thursday night.
Mesut Ozil Marries 2014 Miss Turkey Amine Gulse In Glamorous Istanbul Ceremony (Photos)
Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil has married his partner Amine Gulse at a glamorous wedding ceremony which took place today in Istanbul, Turkey.
Rihanna Arrives Her Hometown In Barbados After A Visually Impaired Woman Sued Her Fenty Beauty Brand (Photos)Church
Barbadian singer, Robyn Rihanna Fenty who is simply known as Rihanna showed off her stunning look as she made a trip to her hometown of Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday.
Update: LASTMA Official Beats Up A Lady At Fagba Roundabout Agege Lagos
The lady beaten up by a LASTMA official controlling traffic at Fagba roundabout, Iju Ifako area of Lagos State has been identified as Folashade Salami, a 30-year-old.
Tearful Story of how a Young Man Found his Mum Washing Plates for #250 to Sponsor his EducationThe US
A young man identified as Legendary Soul on Twitter has shared a very touching story of himself when he was younger.
Australian Author Who Suddenly Became Mute For 12 Years Finds Out It Was Because She Accidentally Swallowed A Coin
Marie McCreadie, an author who suddenly became mute when she was 13 years old, discovered 12 years later that it was because she accidentally swallowed a coin without knowing about it.
Thursday, 30 April 2020
COVID-19: 'How many footballers have to die?' - Gary Neville Blast Premier League For Prioritizing Money Over Player Safety
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has called out the Premier League hierarchy over plans to restart the suspended football season in June in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed thousands in Britain and killed close to 300,000 worldwide.
25-year-old Dies Of Coronavirus In Lagos
A 25-year-old COVID-19 patient has died in Lagos state, the Ministry of Health announced his death on its Twitter handle today, April 30.
COVID-19: Federal Civil Servants Asked To Resume Work
Federal civil servants in Nigeria have been asked to resume work, weeks after being asked to "work from home" following the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country.
Cristiano Ronaldo To Be Isolated For Another Two Weeks When He Returns To Juventus
Juventus and Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo set to be isolated for another two weeks when he returns to Italy from his home country.
COVID-19: Three Togolese Arrested In Oyo For Entering Nigeria Illegally
Operatives of the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), have arrested three Togolese who entered Nigeria illegally.
PSG Are Crowned Champions Of France' After Ligue 1 Cancellation Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
Paris Saint-Germain are set to be named champions of France football after the Ligue 1 top flight ended the season prematurely due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
16 Almajiris Repatriated From Kano To Kaduna State, Test Positive For Coronavirus
Kaduna State Government has announced that 16 Almajiris repatriated from Kano state to have tested positive for COVID-19.
Internet Fraudsters Gets Two Years Jail Term In Kaduna (Photos)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Office on Wednesday, April 29 secured the convictions of two internet fraudsters identified as Idahosa Bobby and Aidamebor Israel for offences bordering on internet fraud.
Chief Medical Director Of Yaba Infectious Disease Hospital In Lagos Reportedly Tests Positive For COVID-19
The Chief Medical Director of Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr Bowale Abimbola, has reportedly contracted the novel Coronavirus.
Tottenham Named Most Valuable Club In Premier League Ahead Of City, Manchester United And Liverpool
The London based football club, Tottenham Hotspur, have been named as the Most Valuable premier league team ahead of the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea and even Arsenal.
Gigi Hadid And Zayn Malik Are Reportedly Having A Baby Girl
American fashion model, Gigi Hadid and british singer Zayn Malik's first child is reportedly going to be a girl.
COVID-19: FG To Decontaminate 123 Aircraft And 13 Airports
The Nigeria government has revealed its plan to decontaminate about 125 aircraft and 13 airports as part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the country.
COVID-19: Osun State Govt. Apprehends Northern Travellers Hiding In Trucks Carrying Essential Goods
The Osun State government has confirmed the interception of some Northern travellers who sneaked into the state while hiding in trucks carrying essential goods amid a ban on inter-state travels.
'My dear wife, may your birthday be as happy as you have made me' - Davido Eulogizes His Fiancee, Chioma At 25
Nigerian popular singer Davido's fiancee and mother of his son, Chioma Rowland is celebrating her 25th birthday today, April 30.
Bollywood Actor, Rishi Kapoor, Is Dead, Aged 67
An award-winning Indian actor, Rishi Kapoor has died in an Indian hospital in the early hours of Thursday, April 30, after a two-year battle with leukemia at the age of 67.
First Civilian Governor Of Borno State, Muhammed Goni Is Dead
The first democratically elected governor of Borno State, Muhammed Goni, is reportedly dead.
Guinea-Bissau's Prime Minister And 3 Ministers Test Positive For Coronavirus
Guinea-Bissau's Prime Minister, Nuno Nabiam together with three other government ministers have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus.
COVID-19: Police Arrests 65 Youths For Holding A Party In Lagos Despite Lockdown
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday, April 29, arrested no fewer than 65 men and women for holding a party at 84 Park Hotel, Augusto Close, Oko Oba in the state.
Nigerian Video Vixen And Dancer, Kodak Dies After Allegedly Being Electrocuted While Charging Her Phone
Nigerian dancer and video vixen, simply called Kodak has been reported dead on Wednesday night, April 29.
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
196 New Cases Of Coronavirus Recorded In Nigeria, Toll Rises To 1728
196 new cases of Coronavirus have been recorded in Nigeria, NCDC announced on Wednesday, April 29.
FG Releases Guidelines For Easing Of Lockdown On Monday May 4, Allows Banks To Open Between 8am To 2pm
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID19 has released the guidelines for the ease of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT which commences next week Monday, May 4.
49 COVID-19 Patients Discharged In Lagos State
Lagos State Government on Wednesday evening announced it has discharged another 49 COVID-19 patients from its isolation centre.
Jailbreak: 2 Inmates Escape, Six Shot At Sapele Prison
A jailbreak was reported today, April 29, at the Nigerian Correctional Service custodial centre in Sapele, Delta State, few days after the same facility was set on fire by inmates who were protesting against alleged ill-treatment.
Nollywood Actor, Ogun Majek, Asks The Public For Help As He Battle Critical Illness
Popular Yoruba film veteran, Gbolagade Akinpelu, professionally called "Ogun Majek", has called out to the public for help as his health deteriorates.
Court Refuses To Revoke Maina's Bail, Review Conditions He Was Granted
Ex-chairman of Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina's request for a review of the conditions attached to the bail he was granted on November 26, 2019 has been struck out by a federal high court.
Three COVID-19 Patients Die In Sokoto State
Sokoto State Government this afternoon announced the death of three COVID-19 patients in the state.
Joseph Yobo Denies Condemning Alex Iwobi's 'Number 10' Role At Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles captain and current Assistant Coach, Joseph Yobo, has denied reports that he condemned ex-Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi as an 'inconsistent' performer for the Super Eagles who needed to be replaced in the team going forward.
Transgender Man Registered As 'Mother' On His Child's Birth Certificate Loses Battle To Change It To 'Father'
A British transgender man, Freddy McConnell, who gave birth with the help of fertility treatment has reportedly lost a Court of Appeal challenge over being registered as 'mother' on his child's birth certificate.
Lagosian Rejoice As Police Arrests Notorious Armed Bandit a.k.a 'Lordstime'
A notorious armed bandit who terrorizes Idimu and Ejigbo communities in Lagos has been arrested by the state police.
COVID-19: 986 People Arrested in Kaduna State For Violating Lockdown And Social Distancing Order
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of about 986 social distancing and lockdown violators across the state.
Ivory Coast Presidential Candidate, Guillaume Soro Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison Over Money Laundering
47-year-old Ivorian politician, Guillaume Soro has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson And Fiancee Carrie Symonds Welcome Baby Boy
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have announced welcoming a baby boy together.
Indian And Slumdog Millionaire Actor, Irrfan Khan, Dies Aged 53
Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, who was widely recognized for his roles in Slumdog Millionaire, Jurassic World, and Life of Pi, has died at the age of 53.
Graphic Photos: 45-year-old Man Commits Suicide In Imo
A man belive to be 45-year-old, Osita Ezuruike yesterday, April 28 committed suicide at Umudafa, Awo Mbieri in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State.
Kaduna State Government Relaxes Lockdown Order Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Kaduna state government has relaxed its lockdown order across the state, governor Nasir El-Rufai announced.
3 Local Governments Placed On Lockdown In Jigawa State After It Recorded New Cases Of COVID-19
Following the confirmation of two new cases of Coronavirus in Jigawa State, Governor Badaru Abubakar have announced three additional local governments on his lockdown order.
IMF Approves $3.4bn Emergency Support For Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has approved the US$3.4 billion requested by the Federal government of Nigeria to help address the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the continuous fall in oil prices globally.
Coronavirus Cases In The United States Surpass 1 Million
The number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in the United States of America surpassed one million on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
Paulo Dybala ‘Tests Positive For Coronavirus For Fourth Time In Six Weeks’
Juventus forward, Paulo Dybala, 26, has reportedly still got COVID-19, more than five weeks after he first tested positive.
Tuesday, 28 April 2020
195 New Cases Of Coronavirus Recorded In Nigeria - 80 In Lagos Alone
195 new cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in Nigeria.
South Korea Makes New Claims About Dictator Leader, Kim Jong Un's Current State
South Korea government has made new claims about Kim Jong Un's current state as they continue to play down rumours that the North Korean leader is seriously ill or dead.
Three Men Nabs In Lagos After Breaking Into Shops And Looting At The Alaba International Market (Photos)
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos state police command have arrested three men for breaking into shops at the Alaba International market and looting properties.
Police Inspector Attached To Imo State Government House, Found Dead
A police inspector identified as Haruna Kaura was found dead at the Alvana Shell Camp road, Owerri, on this morning, April 28.
France's Ligue 1 & 2 Seasons Are 'Cancelled' Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic
The France's Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 2019/20 seasons have been canceled over the Coronavirus pandemic, and the current plan is to start the 2020/21 season in the next four months.
COVID-19: Donald Trump Promises To Provide Nigeria With Ventilators In Phone Chat With President Buhari
US president, Donald Trump, has promised to assist the Nigerian government in combating the novel coronavirus by sending ventilators.
FG Declares Friday A Public Holiday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday May 1, as public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day Celebration, Minister of Interior announced.
Governor Fayemi Orders 50 Percent Salary Cut Of All Ekiti Political Appointees
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has directed that the salaries of all political appointees in the state be cut by 50 percent.
COVID-19: Lagos Chief Judge Approves Hearing Of Cases Via Zoom And Skype
The Chief judge of Lagos state, Kazeem Alogba has approved the remote hearing of cases via popular video chat and voice calls platforms, Skype or Zoom.
Kano State Coronavirus Testing Center Re-opened
After the temporary closing down of the COVID-19 testing center in Kano for some days, The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced it reopened the testing center today, April 28.
